agenda

DAY 1 - Hall A : Global Leadership Stage

08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Global Networking

Delegate registration, welcome coffee, and exhibition opening.

09:30 – 09:50

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address and summit overview.

09:50 – 10:20

Opening Keynote

Reimagining Global Finance Through Innovation.

10:20 – 10:50

Keynote Address

The New Architecture of Banking, Capital & Cross-Border Finance.

11:20 – 12:05

Panel Discussion

Capital Markets, Institutional Banking & Islamic Finance Transformation. Focuses on cross-border capital flows, Sukuk innovation, and the evolution of investment banking.

12:05 – 12:30

Fireside Chat

Regulation, Digital Trust & Financial Stability in a Changing World.

12:30 – 13:15

Expert Insight Sessions

Embedded & Open Banking (From Strategy to Scale) and AI, Data & Analytics in Financial Decision-Making.

14:30 – 15:15

Panel Discussion

Infrastructure & Security for Digital Finance. Covering cloud-native banking, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and building resilient operations.

15:15 – 15:40

Fireside Chat

Building Trust in Digital Finance: Cybersecurity, Compliance & Governance.

15:15 – 15:40

Fireside Chat

Building Trust in Digital Finance: Cybersecurity, Compliance & Governance.

16:00 – 16:45

Interactive Roundtables (Invitation Only)

Institutional investors, family offices, cross-border structuring, and FinTech-Bank partnerships.

16:45 – 17:15

Day 1 Insights & Market Outlook

Key takeaways and a preview of Day 2.

17:15 – 18:30

Global Networking Reception

VIP and speaker networking with sponsor-hosted lounges.

Day 1 - Hall B: The FinTech Foundry – Innovation & Startup Stage

08:30 – 09:30

Registration & Global Networking

Delegate registration, welcome coffee, and exhibition opening.

11:00 – 12:00

Startup Pitch Arena (Block 1)

Featuring FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech, and AI for Finance with live investor feedback.

12:00 – 13:00

Founder Fireside Chats

From Sandbox to Scale: Building FinTechs in Regulated Markets.

13:00 – 14:30

Demo Pods & Networking Lunch

Access to startup demos and open networking with participants and investors.

15:40 – 16:40

Startup Pitch Arena (Block 2)

Focused on digital payments, embedded finance, and digital asset infrastructure.

16:40 – 17:30

Mentor Office Hours

One-on-one sessions with Venture Capital partners, regulators, and bank innovation heads.

DAY 2 - Hall A: Global Leadership Stage

09:00 – 10:00

Morning Networking & Exhibition

Opening session for the second day with networking and exhibition access.

10:00 – 10:30

Keynote Address

Digital Assets, Tokenization & the Future of Financial Markets.

10:30 – 11:15

Panel Discussion

FinTech, Web3 & Digital Asset Regulation — covering crypto regulatory frameworks, tokenized real-world assets, and institutional adoption.

11:35 – 12:00

Fireside Chat

Family Offices, WealthTech & Intergenerational Capital.

12:00 – 12:45

Expert Sessions

ESG, Sustainable Finance & Climate Capital; Private Capital, VC & Private Equity in Emerging Markets.

12:45 – 14:00

Networking Lunch

Includes a “Women in Finance” hosted table and investor–founder matchmaking.

14:00 – 14:45

Panel Discussion

Regulation, Risk & the Future Financial Workforce — including RegTech innovation, talent, upskilling, and digital trust.

14:45 – 15:15

Fireside Chat

Cross-Border Finance: Tax, Structuring & Global Expansion.

15:35 – 16:05

Closing Keynote

Summit highlights and transition to the evening gala.

Evening

Finance Excellence Awards Gala

Red carpet reception, awards ceremony, and VIP dinner.

DAY 2 - Hall B: The FinTech Foundry

10:30 – 11:30

Startup Pitch Arena (Semi-Finals)

The next stage of the startup competition.

11:35 – 12:30

Investor & Venture Capital Panel

Discussion on what investors look for in FinTech and digital assets.

12:30 – 14:00

Demo Day & Networking Lunch

Final opportunity for startup demonstrations and networking.

14:00 – 15:00

Practical Workshops

Sponsored sessions on fundraising, GCC go-to-market strategies, and scaling compliance.

15:00 – 16:00

Startup Finals & Recognition

Final startup pitches and the Early-Stage Excellence Awards.

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